IACBE Regional Assembly Conferences kicked off in late September in Independence, KY, hosted by the University of Cumberlands and Cengage. Members from the North Central Region joined together to hear presentations on the theme Innovate – Equip – Impact, and even enjoyed a fun night out at Dave and Busters to network and play!
The Southern US and Latin American Regions joined together for a hybrid conference hosted by Southwestern Adventist University in Keene, TX. The Conference theme was Bridging the Power Through Education. On Thursday, presenters from across two regions delivered thoughtful presentations, and a Student Case Competition and campus tour took place for in-person attendees on Friday.
The Mid-Atlantic Region enjoyed a leadership roundtable and discussions on shared challenges at their hybrid conference. In-person attendees were treated to a castle tour by conference hosts, Felician University.
The Western Region hosted a fully virtual conference, allowing accessibility for all members to take part in presentation and discussion around the conference theme of Today’s Career Readiness Addressing Skill Gaps in the Workplace.
European members joined together at CBS University of Applied Sciences in Cologne, Germany to focus on Educating Talent for a Changing World. This conference included collaborative sessions, graduate success stories, and industry perspectives. After hours, attendees enjoyed an evening in Old Town and a tour of Cologne Cathedral!
The New England Regional Conference, hosted by Curry College, featured a student case competition, speed presentations, and a panel discussion on student learning styles. Students from Wentworth Institute of Technology, coached by Professor Michael Mozzill, were the winners of the case competition.
Finally, the 2026 regional conference season came to a close in Guangzhou, China, hosted by Guangzhou City University of Technology. Attendees heard presentations which explored the theme Reimagining the Future of Business Education in the AI era. LIN Teng and HUANG Minping were awarded 1st prize for their paper for “Accounting students’ perceptions of the impact of artificial intelligence on their education and professional development.”
We are grateful for the work that our host institutions and regional officers put into executing successful conferences, allowing our members to come together to learn, network, and grow!
